Biological Sciences

Biotechnology Option

This option offers biology majors a set of advanced courses designed to provide the conceptual background and practical training needed for an exciting and lucrative career in genetic engineering, bioinformatics, industrial microbiology, cell culture technology, and the manufacture and purification of diagnostics and other biologically relevant materials.

Many students in Biological Sciences take advantage of the unique resources of Research Centers affiliated with the Department of Biological Sciences. The Centers for Neurobiology and Bioprocess Development, offer courses and/or research opportunities to qualified undergraduates.

Option Requirements (in addition to the core requirements)

Required Courses – 21 to 23 credits

Complete a minimum of five (5) of the following lecture courses, three (3) with the corresponding lab component. In addition, complete one additional Biology course selected from any 300 or 400 level course in the Biological Sciences ("81" prefix).

COURSES with LECTURE ONLY

81.428

Molecular Biotechnology: Recombinant Protein Production

3 cr

81.442

Cell Biology

3 cr

81.465

Stem Cell Biology

3 cr

81.467

Molecular Biology

3 cr

81.472

Virology

3 cr

81.482

Cancer Biology

3 cr

81.488

Structural Biology

3 cr

81.490

Human Neurobiology

3 cr

COURSES with SEPARATE LECTURES & LABS

81.432

Genomics

3 cr

81.434

Genomics Lab

1 cr

81.493

Immunology

3 cr

81.495

Immunology Lab

2 cr

COURSES that are LECTURE/LAB COMBINED

81.429

Recombinant Protein Production Techniques

4 cr

81.469

Molecular Biology Lab

4 cr

81.476

Cell Culture

4 cr

81.489

Practical Protein Crystallography

4 cr

Although Calculus for Life Sciences II (92.139) is not required, students pursing post-graduate studies are strongly encouraged to take this course as a free elective. Consult with your advisor.